Join Avery Cope as he talks music, life, and growing popularity every Friday at 11. From his own music to larger artists known nation wide, Avery brings his own perspective to the current world. Each week, Avery brings on a new guest to talk life and Shepherdstown happenings. Be sure to tune in on 89.7 WSHC, the WSHC website, or even Avery’s TikTok, AV.Cope.
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In the latest Student Government Association (SGA) meeting given to us by our reporter Courtney Blank- The EPTA bus service for students has been a topic of debate in recent times. Shepherd administration has been considering getting rid of EPTA buses. Students have been filling out forms to speak their mind on the EPTA bus service online. The buses, Ram Express and Ram Force One, are ideal modes of transportation for many students on campus.
Reporter Luna Barr has let us know about some big Changes that are set to happen on Shepherd’s Campus, with project completion set for June 1, 2026. Shepherd was awarded a grant of $30 million to be used for big projects. Reporter Luna Barr writes “Roughly $23 million of grant money will be used for a new joint dining/athletics facility. The building’s dimensions will be 52,000 square feet by 13,000 square feet including a 7,900 square foot weight room.
$2 million dollars of the grant money will be put towards residence hall improvements. The remaining $3.5 million will be allocated for field improvements. The BOG meeting also stated In and Out of state tuition is proposed to be raised by 3%. Also, West Virginia House Bill 4654 passed, making Shepherd’s Scarborough Library relocate any sexually explicit material to a separate place.
Our next story is given to us by reporter Elayna Sylvester. As you may have noticed, the bookstore location has been temporarily moved. Relocated to the Potomac Place Classroom, as Elayna highlighted,” [With] Midterms week occurring at the same time, students have expressed concerns.” Taking matters into her own hands to hear from fellow students through on the street interviews. To find out what they said and more, check out the picket’s Instagram @supicketgram where there’s a link tree to our other socials as well. The hours of operation at the bookstore temporary location are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3pm.
Speaking of the bookstore, Attention all first year and seniors don’t forget to fill out the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE for short) to get entered into a drawing for 1 out of 20 Shepherd University bookstore gift cards. Fill out the survey by Friday, March 21, for a chance to win.
A riveting review given by one of The Picket’s talented writers, Fiona Everline, spotlights The Safety Zone. Put on by Shepherd’s Contemporary Theater Studies program on February 20-23rd with a gameshow style and “commercial breaks,” The Safety Zone delved into as Fiona writes,” skits about fears and scenarios.” Thank you to all the students for amazing performances, helping create a safe space of transparency, and helping put on the show.
One student in particular was under the spotlight as the gameshow host, Avery Copenhaver, also known as Cope, online. Avery is a third-year student here at Shepherd. One of two fellow students covered by Elizabeth Walsh starting their stardom and following their dreams as musicians while pursuing their diplomas.
As well as being a theatre student, Avery also has a thriving music career. He has a single titled In Person out, which is available on all streaming platforms. You can follow him on Spotify, Apple Music, and on TikTok at AV.Cope.
Another student artist is Matt Slavinsky who is a performer and DJ. Matt has almost 15,000 monthly listeners, and his hit “Barstruck” with nearly 400,000 hits on Spotify.
Rhythm Roulette is a music-heavy show focused on highlighting and understanding the many different types of music created throughout various decades through a fun, witty, and thoughtful deep-dive. At the beginning of each week, listeners will experience the spinning of the rhythmic roulette wheel that chooses the decade and genre for that week’s show. Each week, Elayna focuses on fun facts pertaining to the decade, artist, and trends happening during that week’s decade. This show takes listeners through the historical setting(s), the music scene, where the bands/artists are now, and present-day bands/artists who have a similar sound.
The West Virginia Hour features up and coming West Virginia artists. From the rushing waters of the Potomac River, the watchful eyes of Mothman, the depth of the New River Gorge, and the hollers of Boone County, each song sings of the influence of the Mountain State on the artist. Check out new episodes every Wednesday at 3pm.
Covering News from three different series of motorsports, Formula One, World Rally Championship/American Rally Association, motorsports-related TV/movies and throwback races from all three series. In between segments is music that drivers are known to listen to before the races start, also known as their “Hype Music.” Join Liz on this wild ride of international racing.
Club Carter transports you to a gay club on Thursday afternoons in an attempt to escape the monotony of the workweek. Every week there will be a quick rundown of celebrity of gossip à la Wendy Williams. Club Carter is camp; Club Carter is clumsy; Club Carter is C U Next Thursday.
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Pop Off, Bestie! is a weekly show diving into the latest in pop culture: from trending music and celebrity news to viral internet moments and all the tea. This show keeps college listeners in the know with a mix of entertaining commentary, celebrity gossip, viral trends, and curated music.
Join Samantha for a weekly radio show that dives into the latest in pop culture – from trending music and celebrity news to viral internet moments and all the tea. “Pop Off, Bestie” will keep college listeners in the know with a mix of entertaining commentary, celebrity gossip, viral trends, and curated music!
Join Aubrey and Allison as they crack open some ghost stories. Each week, they discuss things that have happened personally, paranormal whisperings on Shepherd University’s campus, stories around Shepherdstown, and tales from the Appalachian region.
Dating in college can be hard and make you feel alone. But this podcast-formatted radio show is here to make you feel a little less alone. Morgan shares her own stories of dating young, while tackling ideas like online dating, casual relationships, and dating as a young adult. Join her Mondays at 11 a.m. only on WSHC.
Join current college basketball player and veteran podcaster Cole Paar to talk all things basketball. Each week, Paar hands out the titles of “Winner of the Week” and “Loser of the Week,” talks about the next week in NBA, the rumors spinning around the court, and more.
